THE RIDGEWAY, B23 7TG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in B23 7TG

THE RIDGEWAY, B23 7TG, Birmingham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This B23 7TG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader B23 postcode area, which has experienced 565 crimes and a crime rate of 11.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this B23 7TG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around B23 7TG, encompassing approximately 3139 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the B23 7TG area, explore the B23 7TG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

B23 7TG Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Taylors Orchard with total crimes: 3
  • Apple Tree Close with total crimes: 2
  • Mellis Grove with total crimes: 2

THE RIDGEWAY, B23 7TG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.0120.00%
Other crime23.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-66.67%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.01-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.960.00%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.3785.71%
Other crime24.14100.00%
Robbery10.64-80.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.69250.00%
Robbery52.23400.00%
Burglary21.59100.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-71.43%
Other theft20.640.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Robbery10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.78-56.25%
Robbery32.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.9660.00%
Vehicle crime25.100.00%
Robbery20.64-33.33%
Drugs10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Robbery, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.3711.11%
Robbery33.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.960.00%
Burglary20.64-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.96-25.00%
Burglary62.87500.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91300.00%
Other theft31.27200.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.960.00%
Vehicle crime43.820.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 202410
June 202413
May 20247
April 20242
March 20247
February 202416
January 202410
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20242
March 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 18 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the B23 7TG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Taylors Orchard
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Apple Tree Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Mellis Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. The Ridgeway
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Daisy Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Suffield Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Welbeck Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kenneth Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Purley Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Tilsley Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Yerbury Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Walmer Grove
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Moor Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Perrywell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Millwards End
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1